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Taking Cues From the Holidays for Your Divorce
January 31, 2020 Posted in Divorce Share
In many respects, the holiday season is about perspective. From the specific holidays people recognize to how they choose to celebrate, the holiday season means many different things to different...
Read MoreImpact of New Tax Code on Texas Divorces
October 31, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
When President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on December 22, 2017, the federal government enacted many tax laws that impact divorcing couples, particularly those with high net worth. ...
Read MoreTips for Avoiding Parenting Disputes After Your Divorce
September 30, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
For parents with minor children, getting a divorce will bring an end to your marriage, but it typically will not bring an absolute end to your relationship. You and your former spouse will still need...
Read MoreDrug Abuse and Divorce in Texas
May 31, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
Drug addiction and abuse affects every aspects of a person’s life, including their marriage. And when drug use is an issue, it is not unusual that it becomes the underlying reason for a divorce.
Read MoreCan You Claim Common Law Marriage in Texas?
May 17, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
Although it sounds decidedly old-fashioned, common law marriage is alive and well and recognized in a few states, including Texas.
Read MoreHow to Get a Divorce When Your Spouse Has Gone Missing
April 16, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
If you want to get a divorce but your spouse is nowhere to be found, don’t lose hope. Under Texas law, as long as you meet the state’s legal residency requirements, there are ways to obtain a...
Read MoreHelping Children Adjust to Divorce
March 29, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
While divorce is hard on everyone involved, children are the most at risk for harm when a family unit splits up. This is true even when a divorce is cooperative and relatively amicable.
Read MoreGetting Your Marriage Annulled in Texas: What You Need to Know
January 31, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
Marriages might not work out for a variety of reasons. You might realize, years after saying “I do” that you have grown apart as a couple. Or you might know right away that getting married was a...
Read MoreWhen Violence is an Issue: What You Need to Know About Obtaining a Protective Order in Texas
January 18, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
One in three Texans will experience family violence in their lifetimes, according to the Texas Council on Family Violence. In 2015 alone, more than 211,000 people in Texas were the victims of family...
Read MoreMy Spouse Accumulated a Lot of Debt. Am I Responsible For It if We Get Divorced?
December 14, 2018 Posted in Divorce Share
Divorce can be overwhelming. As if the emotional stress were not enough, there are significant financial matters that need to be addressed. And one of the most stressful and distressing issues...
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